DB-9 Cruise control retrofit

[oilman151]

This is a question aimed at Rick of DMS, but anyone else who knows, or has had it done, please feel free to chip in.
As the thread title suggests, I'm wondering if it's possible to retrofit cruise to a 2005 DB9.....and if so how much it would cost.
Thanks
ANT

[rick-dms-]

yes you can retrofit cruise control all that is required is a new switch a new steering wheel and a software update, seem to remember the parts and labour etc comes to around £500.00 would need to confirm this,

[oilman151]

Thnaks for the prompt reply Rick. Sounds like a reasonable proposition. I might look at having it done the same time I bring it to you for it's next service.
ANT

[skeeterm5]

Sorry to sound a bit incredulous..... but you pay how much for a DB9 and cruise isnt standard??

S

[Defcon]

skeeterm5 said:

Sorry to sound a bit incredulous..... but you pay how much for a DB9 and cruise isnt standard??

S

Cruise control systems don't yet have an automatic setting which downshifts thrice and floors it every time it passes through a tunnel so its not really practical for Astons.

[Tonto]

Would like to fit cruise control to my V8V. Would this be in the same ball park?

[CatalystV8V]

I did this to my V8V. As long as you have the bluetooth module its just the cost of a replacement steering wheel with the CC buttons.. think it was around £400 + fitting.

[nickco201]

So I was wondering in general what factory upgrades can be put on a early DB9?
I was thinking
- ipod
- bluetooth
- Sport Pack
- quicksilver
-cruise control
- skid guard plate
Anything I missed? What about transmission software upgrades? Also are their any major differences between an MY05 and MY06 ?

[Soul Reaver]

Im interested in this for my V8V. Don't you need a new dash or does the dash have the CC light on it already?

Rick mine has BlueTooth as you know is all I need a new steering wheel and thats it?

Mark.

[CatalystV8V]

Yes, as long as you have Blue Tooth all they do is update the software.
My dash shows 'CRUISE' when the CC is activated.

[rick-dms-]

Hi mark The dash lights are standard so no issue there, it is just steering wheel new switch and software update,

[XXXAngelXXX]

right - that's what my dealer told me when i forgot to spec my former Roadster with cruise control and it was 1500.-- Euros....

[Paralight]

nickco201 said:

So I was wondering in general what factory upgrades can be put on a early DB9?
I was thinking
- ipod
- bluetooth
- Sport Pack
- quicksilver
-cruise control
- skid guard plate
Anything I missed? What about transmission software upgrades? Also are their any major differences between an MY05 and MY06 ?

Ipod and Bluetooth are available from

http://www.paralight.co.uk/IpodBluetoothforAstonMa...

Kind Regards,

Paralight.

[oilman151]

Going to have this done at service next month. Will report back on success (hopefully?)
ANT

[SLacKer]

skeeterm5 said:

Sorry to sound a bit incredulous..... but you pay how much for a DB9 and cruise isnt standard??

S

You buy the engine and the rest of the car is free...........(not my quote by the way)

[oilman151]

oilman151 said:

Going to have this done at service next month. Will report back on success (hopefully?)
ANT

New steering wheel wasn't delivered from Aston Martin in time to have this fitted during the service, but having it done when I get back from Canada later this month. Will report then.
ANT

[petecowie]

digging up an old thread I know but have just purchased a V12V Steering Wheel in order to retro fit Cruise Control (and hopefully Stereo Control) to my 2005 DB9, I understadn that it's a wiring loom and flash update. can anyone recommend somewhere, closer to Norfolk/Essex area the better.

Thanks
Pete

[JohnG1]

petecowie said:

digging up an old thread I know but have just purchased a V12V Steering Wheel in order to retro fit Cruise Control (and hopefully Stereo Control) to my 2005 DB9, I understadn that it's a wiring loom and flash update. can anyone recommend somewhere, closer to Norfolk/Essex area the better.

Thanks
Pete

Can I be a wee bit nosey and ask what you paid for the steering wheel?

[petecowie]

Have Mailed details

[petecowie]

reading a little more, I have the wheel, I have intent to fit the airbag from my 05 wheel to the V12V perforated wheel I have purchased - this has all the switches fitted. Can I just go to my local dealer Aston Long Stratton and ask them to flash Cruise Control enable? Anyone have an idea on how much I should be charged??

Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!
Pete